Early Years Program in Madrid

EARLY YEARS: IB PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME IN MADRID

At our private preschool in Madrid, we teach an innovative play-based International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) that unlocks our youngest learners’ potential. Exciting experiences nurture curiosity, encourage exploration, and provide opportunities for creativity and movement. This instils an early love of learning and develops the fundamental skills our children need to thrive in primary.

OUR INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM

At International College Spain (ICS), our 3 to 5-year-olds follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). The early years element of the PYP will give your child the freedom to play and learn, nurturing their creativity and building the confidence they need to progress through their educational journey.

Offering a truly international preschool programme in Madrid, our IB PYP encompasses the emotional, physical, and cognitive development of students, where:

Your child will explore their environment and learn about the world through play, building relationships with peers, teachers, and family members.
Our teachers are partners, nurturers, and guides who enable each student to explore their interests through long- and short-term projects.
We create a dynamic environment that ignites curiosity, imagination, and confidence.

A HOLISTIC INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE EXPERIENCE

The goal at our private preschool in Madrid is to inspire a lifelong love of learning. We achieve this by offering a holistic experience that stretches beyond the basic acquisition of knowledge, facts, and skills. We make sure our children have choices, and encourage them to take control of what and how they learn. We also give them the freedom to explore and make new discoveries. This sets our young learners up for success at primary – and beyond.

At every stage of their international preschool education, your child will also receive the care, support, and attention they need to grow personally, socially, and emotionally.

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A TYPICAL DAY AT ICS

Whether it’s expressing their creativity, driving change in our community, or getting active with friends, every day throws up a host of exciting learning opportunities.

A happy start

After a warm welcome, your child’s class teacher will settle them in for another fun day of learning. Singing a morning song, sharing stories, and catching up with friends also creates a real sense of community.

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Our early years experts introduce new concepts, skills, and knowledge through imaginative play-based learning. Hands-on activities and small group work – both inside and outdoors – excite and engage, while day trips introduce our children to the world around them.

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It's time for lunch

Lunchtime brings our children together, encouraging healthy habits and good table manners. Cuisines from around the world reflect our community’s cultural diversity – and are lots of fun to try!

IT'S TIME FOR LUNCH

Taking the lead

Our children love to take charge of their learning, gently supported by our teachers. Child-led activities – from arts and crafts to messy play in our mud garden – promote independence, self-expression, and creative thinking.

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Sharing stories

At the end of another packed day, our students like to enjoy a bit of quiet time. Reflecting on what they’ve learnt, our children can’t wait to share their favourite moments with their families.

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teaching that inspires

Caring, inspirational, and committed, our teachers nurture each student’s personal growth and academic development. In small class sizes, our exceptional IB PYP specialists will deliver the innovative learning experiences, individual support, and personalised level of challenge your child needs to thrive.

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